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From what I understand about DS is that you do not absorb fat well, but do absorb every bit of carbs. I think you get the most advantage from a DS if you eat low carb and high fat. That might be the leg up you are looking for.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
thank you for that! I was a self pay and I think he really just didn't tell me because of that. LOL. Then again I have selective memory. Trying to get myself back on track with simple walking and some basic weights will get me back on target. And by target I mean on the downsize rather than upwards. I keep trying to figure out if having the DS gives me any "advantage" to helping lose weight now. I am 3 years out and the thing that I can't seem to find the answer to, is am I like I was at 18 years old trying to lose weight again (ugh) or do I have any type of "leg up". I know when I had my original surgery that was all I was looking for. Not a "miracle" but rather some help since I felt like growing up I could just not lose weight (I have hypthyroidism and nothing worked, from WW to a dietician). the only way I was finally able to lose was RNY with working out 4-5 times a week. Just haven't been able to acertain if my DS now 3 years out is helping me lose at all. :)
- I used to teach a class for people having weight loss surgery. I would show them a 2-liter bottle of soda and tell them that is what their original stomach can hold. Then show them the cap from that soda bottle and tell them that is what their new stomach will hold.
With revision you are starting with a small stomach and making it a bit smaller, but there is not a dramatic difference. Losing just 20 pounds with a revision is pretty common. You lost more due to the DS changes.
I think you did great for a revision. In the end it does come down to what you eat and how much you burn. But you are correct that surgeons do not explain this to a revision patient.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Hi, I had a revision from RNY to DS in June 2019 and went from 272 to 220. Things went very slow. I think I didn't really realize that when you aren't having a "virgin" surgery, you don't lose as much as quickly. I went very fast and lost a LOT on my RNY. I had the same expectations (stupidly) with the DS. OK facts, I was menopausal (older) so a slower metabolism as well. I was on the right track losing (albeit slowly) when COVID hit. Couldn't go to the gym and stopped losing due to bad eating habits, no exercise etc. Totally my own fault. If I hadn't done that, I don't know how much I could have lost. I am currently trying to get myself back on track after a few years of just living stupidly and not focusing on my weight and health.
The one thing I wish I had done, was manage my expectations of how fast and how much I would lose. In doing a lot of research I know that the revision surgeries are slower and may/may not lose as much. I have read stories of people who have lost a LOT of weight but not as much or as quickly as their first surgery. I think just managing your expectations of how quickly you lose is important. RNY you really lose quickly. DS definitely not as much. Hope this helps.
How much did the dr say u had to regain to qualify for the tore procedure?
Hello, I am not sure what RNY, StomaphyX procedure is? I'll have to look it up. I am to have RNY to "Limb Distalization" Procedure.? Verbiage differences?
I had RNY, open, no laproscopy, jn 2002, and now 20 yrs out, have looked into options, where I had gone, back I n early 2000's, it's all changed, I'm a new patient, paperwork, meet 3 RN, Dietition, and PA, upper GI, Endoscopy, etc. Ooofta!!! I have a hernea again, pouch looks normal size, they thought my pouch, and Remnant regular gut, were open to each other, fluids going jnto my old, during upper gi, but a team of Drs, said they don't think so? But, my options were a DS, and they call it "DISTALIZATION" my RNY to limb Distalization. But looking it up, looks like a DS? They will shorten the common channel, intestines,, and lengthen the other, dillopancreztlic limb.
So, I've also now had ANOTHER PHYC EVAL, And got a Approved there, next is a meeting with my chosen surgeon, out yet 3 weeks! Then I believe, get on the list for surgery. Anyone knowing this procedure, and results?
I will check into your procedure, and see differences.
Good luck to you.
Acid reflux is terrible and I am glad that they are going to reverse you to RNY. Please let us know how you are doing.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
I'm Scheduled for 12/28 for revision from sleeve to RNY. I've had really bad acid reflux and food was getting stuck in my esophagus.
I had roux en y gastric bypass in March 2011 and I lost about 80 pounds. Over the course of the last decade with 2 babies and just life I've gained back about 50 lbs. I am considering talking to a surgeon about a possible revision because I've had complications for so long. Half the time I eat I am sick even if it is "safe" food. I feel nauseous constantly and food is always getting stuck. I am nervous about talking to someone because when I tried explaining my troubles to my surgeon after my original surgery he told me it was normal and I was learning to eat differently. Now, a decade later, I feel like my complications are not normal. Has anyone experienced this? I have absolutely no idea what will happen when I talk to someone about this. I'd love any insight.
Thanks.
